Police in Anambra State have recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle and an empty magazine abandoned in an apartment at Umuike Village, Awka, following a late-night operation by the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu. State police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed on Friday that the weapon was left behind by a suspect who escaped through the back door…
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has announced that he and his wife, Martina, are separating after 26 years of marriage. The 43-year-old shared the heartfelt news in an emotional Instagram statement on Thursday. Čech and Martina had been together since their teenage years, with Martina supporting him throughout his illustrious football career. The…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that due to security challenges, the 2025/2026 continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise will not take place at the headquarters of four local government areas (LGAs) in Borno State—Abadam, Guzamala, Kala-Balge, and Marte. Borno Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abubakar Ahmed Ma’aji, made this known during a press briefing in…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned a Canadian court ruling that declared Nigeria’s two major political parties—the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)—as terrorist organizations. The party described the decision as “misinformed, biased, and lacking evidence,” urging that it be dismissed outright. Olufemi Soneye, former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 21.88 percent in July 2025, down from 22.22 percent in June, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, this marks the fourth consecutive month of disinflation in 2025, reflecting a 0.34 percentage point decline from the previous month. On a year-on-year…
Veteran Nigerian actor Segun Remi, widely recognized by his stage name Chief Kanran, passed away yesterday morning at the age of 72. Chief Kanran was a beloved figure in the Yoruba film industry, celebrated for his distinctive style, humor, and powerful performances in numerous stage plays and movies spanning several decades. The cause of his…
Bukola Olopade, Director-General of the National Sports Commission, has assured that President Bola Tinubu’s promised $100,000 reward for each Super Falcons player will be fully paid. President Tinubu made the pledge after the team clinched their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco on July 26. The reward package also included $50,000 for…
A Magistrate’s Court in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, has sentenced 29-year-old Olaniyan Taofik to two years imprisonment without the option of a fine for unlawful entry, theft, and malicious damage. Taofik was arrested by operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps following a report of theft on the private farm of Mr. Omidoyin Clement in Isale-Osun, Ila-Orangun,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a firm warning ahead of his high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, stating he will walk away from the talks if efforts to end the war in Ukraine stall. Speaking to Fox News host Bret Baier aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We’re going for a…
An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced two men, David Friday and Innocent Victor, to death by hanging for armed robbery. The duo faced a four-count charge including conspiracy, armed robbery, and impersonating members of the armed forces and police—offences that violated the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act and the Ondo…
